How we improve our heart health

Human heart
The heart is a fist-sized organ that pumps blood throughout your body. It's the primary organ of your circulatory system. Your heart contains four main sections made of muscle and powered by electrical impulses.

Function
Signs of unhealthy heart
Shortness of breath. ...
Chest discomfort. ...
Left shoulder pain. ...
Irregular heartbeat. ...
Heartburn, stomach pain or back pain. ...
Swollen feet. ...
Lack of stamina. ...
Sexual health problems.
How we maintain healthy healthy heart
Get moving. Your heart is a muscle and, as with any muscle, exercise is what strengthens it. ...
Quit smoking. Quitting smoking is tough. ...
Lose weight. Losing weight is more than just diet and exercise. ...
Eat heart-healthy foods. ...
Don't forget the chocolate. ...
Don't overeat. ...
Don't stress.
Food for healthy heart
Leafy green vegetables. Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and collard greens are well known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...
Whole grains. ...
Berries. ...
Avocados. ...
Fatty fish and fish oil. ...
Walnuts. ...
Beans. ...
Dark chocolate.
Medication for unhealthy heart
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Medication for heart |
Statins — to lower LDL cholesterol. ...
Aspirin — to prevent blood clots. ...
Clopidogrel — to prevent blood clots. ...
Warfarin — to prevent blood clots. ...
Beta-blockers — to treat heart attack and heart failure and sometimes used to lower blood pressure.
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